Leica Biosystems ASP6025 - Manual (Page 4)

2 Instructions for Use V 2.2 RevI – 08/2013
Contents
1. Important Information ..............................................................................................................5
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings .................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Instrument type ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Qualification of personnel ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Intended use of instrument ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Safety .....................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Safety notes........................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3
Safety features on the instrument ......................................................................................................................... 15
3. Instrument Components and Specifications ..............................................................................16
3.1 Standard delivery - packing list ............................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Compatible reagents ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.4 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Instrument components and accessories ............................................................................................................... 23
3.4.2 Instrument rear panel - terminals.......................................................................................................................... 24
3.4.3 Instrument specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 25
4. Initial Operation ......................................................................................................................28
4.1 Unpacking the instrument ..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Basic instrument/hardware ................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.1 Installation site requirements ................................................................................................................................ 35
4.3
Installing the tube for external exhaust air (optional) .......................................................................................................36
4.4 Connecting the power supply ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.4.1 The retort .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
4.4.2 Counter area .......................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4.3 Specimen baskets .................................................................................................................................................. 42
4.4.4 The monitor .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.4.5 The paraffin station ............................................................................................................................................... 44
4.4.6 The paraffin baths ................................................................................................................................................. 45
4.4.7 Drawer with RTU-bottles ....................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.8 Reagent cabinet with system bottles .................................................................................................................... 50
4.4.9 The drip tray .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
4.4.10 Adhesive labels for system bottles and RTU-bottles .............................................................................................. 52
4.5
Switching the instrument on ................................................................................................................................. 54